Gather
Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Video Systems
Gather, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
[Full Time] Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Video Systems at Gather (United States)
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Video Systems Gather United StatesDate Posted: 24 Aug, 2022Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 11+ yearsRemote Work: YesStock Options: NoVacancies: 1 availableAbout us
We are building a virtual universe which fundamentally improves how people interact online. Today, that means a powerful remote-social platform. We have folks hosting everything from magic conventions to artist EP launches, and even a few weddings.The mission of Gather is to remove physical constraints on peoples' lives, and provide a virtual world which surpasses the real one in interconnectedness, personal touch, and expressiveness.Role Overview:
As Senior Engineering Manager for the Video team, you would take responsibility for a team that owns the design and implementation of this integral part of our product. Video lies at the heart of the Gather experience, providing a low-latency, seamless foundation for the spontaneous interactions we're known for.Where you will make an impact:
Manage, mentor, and grow an extremely talented and energetic engineering team.Increase the maximum number of simultaneous videos we can reliably display to 50+.Increase the quality of videos we can reliably display to users.Increase the maximum size of broadcasts from our current limit of 1-to-200 by forwarding streams between SFUs.Support video capabilities across a variety of latency, bandwidth, and other network conditions present on multiple device types across the world.Set up metrics to get a better handle on what quality of service our users are experiencing, and to inform further improvements.Work cross-functionally to support creation of core functionality including audio and video manipulation and features such as screen recording.Ensure the reliability and performance of our video infrastructure through testing and observability initiatives.What you bring:
5+ years of management experience working on large scale video conferencing solutions.Experience working on a large scale group video calling platform (e.g. Zoom or Google Meet).Experience working with WebRTC, either directly or with libraries that use it.Ability to ruthlessly prioritize in a chaotic and ambiguous environment.Intrinsic motivation and drive to solve difficult problems without guidance.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Scrappiness, a bias toward action, and a love of moving fast.Benefits
Work remotely out of a state-of-the-art virtual office!Competitive compensation, benefits, and meaningful equity.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.401k and matching program.Generous PTO policy and mental health days to recharge.Meal stipend twice a week to keep you nourished.Support for family planning & gender-affirmation.The opportunity to join a passionate team in building something that actually makes peoples' lives better, every single day.Gather is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace for individuals of all backgrounds.
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Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Senior Manager, Software Engineering - Video Systems Gather United StatesDate Posted: 24 Aug, 2022Work Location: San Francisco, United StatesSalary Offered: Not SpecifiedJob Type: Full TimeExperience Required: 11+ yearsRemote Work: YesStock Options: NoVacancies: 1 availableAbout us
We are building a virtual universe which fundamentally improves how people interact online. Today, that means a powerful remote-social platform. We have folks hosting everything from magic conventions to artist EP launches, and even a few weddings.The mission of Gather is to remove physical constraints on peoples' lives, and provide a virtual world which surpasses the real one in interconnectedness, personal touch, and expressiveness.Role Overview:
As Senior Engineering Manager for the Video team, you would take responsibility for a team that owns the design and implementation of this integral part of our product. Video lies at the heart of the Gather experience, providing a low-latency, seamless foundation for the spontaneous interactions we're known for.Where you will make an impact:
Manage, mentor, and grow an extremely talented and energetic engineering team.Increase the maximum number of simultaneous videos we can reliably display to 50+.Increase the quality of videos we can reliably display to users.Increase the maximum size of broadcasts from our current limit of 1-to-200 by forwarding streams between SFUs.Support video capabilities across a variety of latency, bandwidth, and other network conditions present on multiple device types across the world.Set up metrics to get a better handle on what quality of service our users are experiencing, and to inform further improvements.Work cross-functionally to support creation of core functionality including audio and video manipulation and features such as screen recording.Ensure the reliability and performance of our video infrastructure through testing and observability initiatives.What you bring:
5+ years of management experience working on large scale video conferencing solutions.Experience working on a large scale group video calling platform (e.g. Zoom or Google Meet).Experience working with WebRTC, either directly or with libraries that use it.Ability to ruthlessly prioritize in a chaotic and ambiguous environment.Intrinsic motivation and drive to solve difficult problems without guidance.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Scrappiness, a bias toward action, and a love of moving fast.Benefits
Work remotely out of a state-of-the-art virtual office!Competitive compensation, benefits, and meaningful equity.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.401k and matching program.Generous PTO policy and mental health days to recharge.Meal stipend twice a week to keep you nourished.Support for family planning & gender-affirmation.The opportunity to join a passionate team in building something that actually makes peoples' lives better, every single day.Gather is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace for individuals of all backgrounds.
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